nước mặn
[nɨək̚˧˦ man˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) salty water
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cá này sống ở nước mặn.This fish lives in saltwater.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) salt water
Common questions
What does “nước mặn” mean?
(noun) salty water
Is “nước mặn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.